Alex
Valentino
Public Relations, Earned Media Strategist
About Me
My name is Alex Valentino and I specialize in Public Relations & Earned media strategy. I've had the pleasure of working closely with a wide range of brands and business professionals throughout my career.
From large consumer brands like Michaels, Kohl's, and Panera to indie brands like No B.S. Skincare, you'll see that I'm passionate about helping any client succeed. When working with me, you'll be partnered with someone with unparalleled dedication, drive, and willingness to always go the extra mile to ensure that all media initiatives are successful.
Likes: iced coffee, bingeing reality tv, & traveling
Work Experience
Account Supervisor - Zeno Group
July 2021- Current
Senior Account Executive - Zeno Group
February 2020 - July 2021
· Oversees all client accounts (between 10-14 accounts at a time)
· Consistently produces national press for all accounts each month
· Closely works with CEO & COO to develop client's media strategies
· Leads internal weekly meetings to review client's accounts
· Responsible for meeting with clients to further discuss their account progress
· Assigns weekly responsibilities & tasks to all team members
· Mentor Junior AE's and interns to enhance their skills
Senior Account Executive - Media Maison
March 2018 - January 2020
Account Executive - Media Maison
July 2017 - March 2018
· Supported Senior AE on all client accounts
· Responsible for generating national & local press
· Maintained client relationships and provided press reports
· Managed interns by providing them with daily assignments
Junior Account Executive - PR Revolution
January 2017 - July 2017
· Supported AE & Senior AE with managing client accounts
· Pitched various beauty and lifestyle clients
· Responsible for creating media lists and pitching contacts
· Developed national and local media contacts
· Manage earned media relations regularly across multiple accounts including
Kohl’s, Michaels, MasterClass, Blue Nile, and Pearson
· Responsible for developing pitches and securing national press for clients
· Crafting comprehensive media strategies for clients
· Providing earned media POVs across the agency
· Counsel junior staff members on pitching and developing media lists
· Responsible for maintaining strong media relationships within lifestyle &
entertainment verticals
· Lead internal morning news reports with junior team & monthly media meetings
Education
2017 / DEC
William Paterson University
Bachelor of Arts in Communication—public relations
Media Studies & Professional Sales
Contact Me
315 E 84th Street Apt. 27
New York, NY 10028
hello.alexvalentino@gmail.com; alexvalentino95@gmail.com
Tel: 609-617-9915
